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Save Money with ENERGY STAR qualified refrigerators.
There are a number of ways in which ENERGY STAR qualified refrigerators operate more efficiently:
- More efficient compressors
- Better insulation
- Use at least 15% less energy than required by current federal standards, and 40% less energy than the conventional models sold in 2001.
Did you know?
New ENERGY STAR qualified refrigerators use less energy than a 75-watt light bulb running continuously.
Refrigerator Energy Use
It can often make dollars and sense to replace an older appliance before the end of its useful life. Prior to 1990 many name brand refrigerators used vastly more electricity than current models. Click on the title above to find out if it you should replace your current refrigerator with a new ENERGY STAR qualified model.
Freezersupright freezer ENERGY STAR qualified freezer models use at least 10% less energy than required by current federal standards. Qualified freezer models are available in three configurations:
- upright freezers with automatic defrost
- upright freezers with manual defrost
- chest freezers
Compact Models
ENERGY STAR compact refrigerators and freezers use at least 20% less energy than required by current federal standards. (Compacts are models with volumes less than 7.75 cubic feet.)
Commercial Models
ENERGY STAR labeled commercial solid door refrigerators and freezers are designed to help save money on your utility bills and reduce energy waste. For more information, visit www.energystar.gov.
Use our search tool to find retailers participating in the program.